What makes a story fresh? Contemporary? Stand out? Publishable? We’ll examine a series of contemporary stories to answer these questions and discover lessons on craft, style, and theme to apply to our own writing. In preparation, you’ll need a full-length story (up to 20 pages) completed or near-completed and an open mind ready to take on suggestions for revision. The class will also include some writing prompts and guidance on where to submit revised stories.
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About Christopher Linforth
Christopher Linforth’s latest book is The Distortions (Orison Books, 2022). Recently, he has been awarded fellowships to the Ragdale Foundation, VCCA, BAU Institute at the Camargo Foundation, Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Kone Foundation, Sitka Center, and Château de Lavigny. He holds an MFA from Virginia Tech. He has published fiction and nonfiction in dozens of literary magazines, including The Millions, Gargoyle, Southern Humanities Review, The Rumpus, Notre Dame Review, Denver Quarterly, and many others. He has been awarded fellowships and scholarships to the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, Vermont Studio Center, and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.
Teaching style: Generative and supportive
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